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Reaction to Boeing’s leadership changes

Here’s reaction to Boeing’s announcement Monday that Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and Chief Executive Scott Carson would retire, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems Chief Executive Jim Albaugh would replace him and IDS Global Services & Support President Dennis Muilenburg would take over for Albaugh.

U.S. Senator Patty Murray, D-Wash.:

Scott Carson has been an extraordinary leader in building the success of the Boeing Company in Washington state. His years of guidance at Boeing have resulted in tremendous contributions to our region’s capabilities, workforce and infrastructure and are a big reason why Washington state remains the nation’s aerospace leader.

I’d also like to congratulate new CEO Jim Albaugh. Jim is a talented and experienced executive who I have partnered with to ensure that Boeing continues to provide our military with the planes and equipment that protect our service members and nation. As Jim takes over for Scott, I look forward to making new strides to build on Boeing’s deep roots in our state.

I know that Jim has a real understanding of the contributions that our state has made to the achievements of Boeing. Since 1916, we have steadily built up the workforce and expertise that have helped make Boeing the industry leader they are today. As we move forward, I will continue to work to ensure that Boeing’s leadership understands that Washington state is second to none in designing and building the world’s best planes.

Gov. Chris Gregoire:

I congratulate Scott on his years of service to the Boeing Company and to the state of Washington. Under his leadership, Boeing has become a hugely successful company that employs thousands of Washingtonians, fuels a significant portion of the state’s economy, and builds the best airplanes in the world. Scott’s philanthropic contributions to his alma mater, Washington State University, as well as his service as a WSU regent, have strengthened its reputation as a world-class institution, and will benefit Cougars for years to come.

I wish Scott a well-deserved and fulfilling retirement. Knowing him, I expect that he will continue making important contributions to our community, and I hope to continue to working with him. I thank him for his immeasurable service and extend to him, Linda and their family my best wishes. I look forward to working with Scott’s replacement, Jim Albaugh, to continue Washington state’s strong relationship with the state’s largest employer.

Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon:

First and foremost, I want to wish Scott and his family all the best. And, I want to thank him for his strong and articulate leadership on behalf of the Boeing Company. Throughout our working relationship, Scott stressed the Boeing Company’s goal of making an unparalleled product that exceeded its customers’ expectations. He knew well the hyper-competitive environment within which the Boeing Company worked and always tried to educate policy makers as to this fact.

Throughout my tenure in the state legislature to my position as Snohomish County Executive, I’ve enjoyed a strong, positive working relationship with the Boeing Company and specifically with each Boeing Commercial Airplanes president for the past 13 years. I look forward to working with Jim Albaugh, the new Boeing Commercial Airplanes president, to ensure that Snohomish County and Washington state remain the most competitive region in the country for aerospace production.

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